Latest articles by Anna Bartter
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Move over, Pilates - an expert trainer recommends plank rows to build a stronger core and armsAll you need is a set of dumbbells to boost full-body strength with this move
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Hate crunches? Expert PT recommends this 1-minute 'wonder' exercise for better deep core strength and cardio fitnessThere aren't a lot of exercises that can claim to improve pelvic floor health and heart health in one, but the jack plank certainly does it
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Not keen on the plank? I tried the reverse exercise and my deep core muscles still thank me for itWe might all be overlooking one of the most effective and neck-friendly moves of all: the reverse plank
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I said goodbye to sleepy glutes with this one powerhouse move - here's how to do the glute bridge exerciseThe glute bridge exercise is hailed as a simple yet effective way to strengthen not only the glutes, but also the hips, back and more
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Mountain climbers are an 'underrated' exercise to improve core strength and cardio fitness together - here's how to do itSkip the burpees and crunches, I swapped to the mountain climbers exercise for a week to boost cardio fitness, core strength, and more
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The fire hydrant exercise is the answer to stronger hips and glutes without lifting weights - here's how to do itThe fire hydrant exercise is so simple but so overlooked. To wake up my sleepy glutes, I started doing the exercise - and noticed a big difference
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This simple plank variation 'supercharged' my core strength and full-body stability - here's how to do itI went from dreading the side plank exercise to doing it almost every day. It's great for building strength, stability, and balance in one movement
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Kegel exercises are the 'gold standard' for boosting pelvic floor strength - here's how to do them in 6 steps -
The Superman exercise is so simple, yet improves posture and back strength 'like nothing else' - here's how to do itI did the Superman exercise for two weeks, and I can’t rave about it enough. From being hunched over at my laptop to perfect typing posture, it's my new go-to
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So long, crunches - I did shoulder taps instead and built a stronger core with better stabilityShoulder taps are a neck-friendly, bodyweight classic that'll challenge not just your core, but your arm strength and shoulder stability
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I swapped HIIT for Pilates in perimenopause and felt better 'almost overnight' - here are the benefits5 years ago, my favourite HIIT workouts became too challenging. Switching to Pilates in perimenopause proved the perfect alternative for my strength and fitness
